The strengthening of this bridge will allow heavier loads to travel along this key freight route, frequented by the forestry, wind farming, mineral sands and dairy production industries.
Upgrades to the Grange Burn Bridge on the Henty Highway, near Hamilton, include strengthening the bridge and resurfacing the road, installing new barriers on the bridge and rebuilding the pedestrian footpath.
The Grange Burn Bridge is one of three bridges being upgraded in the region with works on the Charcoal Bridge completed last year and designs underway for the Wattle Creek Bridge.
Around 2000 vehicles use this stretch of road every day, including more than 300 heavy vehicles.
“The Grange Burn Bridge is on a critical freight route linking south-western Victoria, the Port of Portland and the South Australian border – that’s why we’ve invested in its long term durability,” said Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King.
Victorian Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora added, “We’ve reinforced the structure of the bridge to ensure strength and durability and to facilitate heavy vehicle movements, including super loads.”
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